AROUND THE NATION.

Bradley tips NIU in OT

Bradley never had played in DeKalb in the seven previous games against Northern Illinois, but Wednesday night the Braves liked it so much, they stayed a little longer.

Bradley (3-1) defeated the Huskies 76-74 in overtime at the NIU Convocation Center. Lawrence Wright and Marcus Sommerville scored 19 points each to lead Bradley.

Sommerville, who played just 28 minutes because of foul trouble, hit 5 of 6 free throws in the extra period and freshman Jeremy Crouch scored 6 of his 12 points in OT.

Northern (1-3) got into overtime on a three-pointer by Cory Sims with 34.5 seconds left in regulation. Sims led the Huskies with 17 points.

Northern Illinois converted just 15 of 23 free-throw attempts.

Reid Hanley.

Ramblers tumble

Caleb Green scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half, including the tie-breaking basket with 1:41 left, to lead Oral Roberts past visiting Loyola 48-44.

Luke Spencer-Gardner sank two free throws with 7.5 seconds left to clinch the victory for the Golden Eagles (4-0).

Dave Telander, who was 4 of 6 on three-pointers, came off the bench to pace the Ramblers (2-3) with 16 points and DaJuan Gouard added 10.

Only in New York

Columbia's men's game at Hofstra was postponed because the Lions were stuck in heavy traffic on Long Island. The Lions' team bus was caught in traffic trying to go 35 miles from Manhatten for the 7 p.m. game.

The schools were in contact during the delay and decided that it was best to postpone the game until Feb. 14 when it became apparent that the Lions would not arrive in a reasonable amount of time.

A Hofstra spokesman said a forfeit was never discussed because Columbia's traffic problems were beyond its control.

Appeal on hold

The result of Georgia's appeal of NCAA sanctions placed on its men's program could still be months away, athletic director Damon Evans said.

Athens attorney Ed Tolley, who is representing the university, said the NCAA's infractions committee has responded to Georgia's appeal, but Evans said the more important response eventually will come from the NCAA's appeals committee.

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS

RESULTS, SYNOPSIS

#3 Syracuse 91 vs. St. Bon. 67

Hakim Warrick had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Josh Pace added 14 points and 10 rebounds as Orange (6-0) won 30th straight vs. teams from New York state. Bonnies fell to 0-4.

#13 Pittsburgh 65 vs. St. Francis 41

Chevon Troutman led decisive 17-2 run late in 1st half with 4 FTs and scored 22 points as Panthers (4-0) remained perfect vs. Red Flash (2-2). Troutman also had 13 rebounds.